Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 5 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end
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Crafton named Chief Program Strategist for Men’s Basketball at Columbia
Columbia men’s basketball head coach Jim Engles has announced the hiring of Jason Crafton as the Chief Program Strategist. Crafton’s position on the Columbia coaching staff works closely with Engles and the rest of the coaches in providing innovative ideas to enhance the growth of the program both on and off the court. “Coach Crafton is well respected and
Former Fresno State Head Coach Justin Hutson joins San Diego State WBB staff
San Diego State women’s basketball head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson has announced the hiring of Justin Hutson to her staff. Hutson, who has over 20 years of DI college coaching experience, will serve as the program’s assistant coach and scouting specialist. This is Hutson’s third stint on The Mesa. He was an assistant coach with the men’s program from 2006-11
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Scheuers resigns at Earlham; Hutchinson named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Joe Scheuers has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Earlham College. He has been replaced on an interim basis by Director of Athletics Adam Hutchinson. Scheuers had been the Quakers head coach since 2019, and put together a 31-79 (.282) record during his tenure. Hutchinson brings 20 seasons of head coaching experience to
WEEK 4: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 4 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end
Lou Carnesecca Passes Away at Age 99
Long-time St. John’s head basketball coach Lou Carnesecca passed away on Saturday at the age of 99. Here is SJU’s tribute to the legend: Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON, who led the St. John’s men’s basketball team for 24 seasons and endeared himself to generations of New Yorkers with his wit and
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WEEK 3: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 3 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will
Georgetown’s Cooley apologizes for derogatory comment about Illinois
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown coach Ed Cooley apologized on social media for a derogatory comment he made about Illinois after his team’s beat Saint Francis at home earlier Saturday. Cooley used colorful language to disparage Illinois when talking about junior guard Jayden Epps, who played his freshman season there. “His development defensively, it’s almost like
Behan added as Special Adviser to the Head Coach at Bucknell
Bucknell head men’s basketball coach John Griffin III has announced the appointment of Pat Behan, Bucknell Class of 2010, as Special Adviser to the Head Coach. A former member of the Bison men’s basketball team, Behan is currently in a battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. While the disease cut short
HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have received the Week 2 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2024-25 college